Island state is. Island states of Europe, Asia, America. List of island countries in the world Papua New Guinea is one of the most exotic islands
Here I will try to analyze all the island states of the tropical and equatorial climate through the eyes not of a tourist, but of a potential Robinson, but I will not choose any specific ones. I will not include island countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Japan, etc. on the list. Taiwan, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Caribbean countries, as well as states consisting of one inhabited island - due to my skepticism about Robinsonade on them. Why is it important to know the form of government in a state? Because some island states are overseas territories of other large countries such as Great Britain, France, New Zealand, USA, India. It follows that control in such countries is much more serious than in independent island states.
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Vanuatu
83 islands (mostly volcanic). Parliamentary republic. Languages: Bislama, English, French. Population 215 thousand people. For Russian citizens, visa-free entry for up to 30 days. Standard rules for entry. To import seeds, plants, fish, seafood, meat and dairy products (including frozen and canned) a permit from the Vanuatu Ministry of Agriculture is required. The climate is tropical, close to equatorial. Precipitation ranges from 2000 to 5000 mm per year, depending on the area. High humidity: from 70% in the dry season and up to 100% in the rainy season. The soils are favorable for planting and there is a variety of vegetation. A flight from Moscow to Port Vila costs about 38,000 rubles. Lack of large mammals. Presence of malaria.
The hut of one of the New Guinea tribes at an altitude of about 50 m.
Papua New Guinea
Consists of a large number of islands, many of which are uninhabited. A constitutional monarchy. Local languages and English. Population 6 million people. Russian citizens require a visa. The climate is tropical, humid. The area is covered. Presence of malaria and other diseases. Presence of large mammals.
Solomon islands
Island state. Consists of 992 volcanic (mostly) islands. A constitutional monarchy. English language. They are located in a seismically dangerous region where earthquakes often occur. Population 478 thousand people. A visa is required to enter. The climate is tropical, humid. The soil is favorable for vegetation.
Monoriki Island, the movie "Cast Away" was filmed here
Fiji
Consists of 332 islands of volcanic and coral origin. Republic. Languages English and local. Population 849 thousand people. For Russian citizens, visa-free entry for up to 4 months. The importation of vegetables, seeds, meat and dairy products requires special permission from the Fiji Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forests. The climate is tropical. The amount of precipitation is from 2000 to 5000 mm. Many islands have soil favorable for planting. Transit routes to other Oceanian countries pass through Fiji. The most visited island country of all. Air travel from Moscow to Nadi (Fiji) usually passes through Hong Kong or Seoul; a ticket costs approximately 32,000 rubles.
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Kiribati
Consists of 33 atolls, 20 of which are uninhabited. Presidential republic. Language English, Kiribati. Population 98 thousand people. Russian citizens require a visa to enter. The climate is equatorial, oceanic. The hottest months are September-November, the coldest are January-March. The amount of precipitation varies from 800 to 4000 mm. The soil is not favorable for planting. Vegetation is sparse. A flight from Moscow will cost approximately 57,000 rubles.
Classic atoll landscape
Marshall Islands
Consists of 29 atolls and 5 islands. Republic. Languages Marshallese and English. Population 56 thousand people. Russian citizens require a visa. The climate is predominantly tropical, arid in the north and equatorial in the south. The amount of precipitation is from 300 to 4300 mm. The soil is not suitable for farming.
Famous islets in Palau
Consists of 328 islands (mostly small coral). Presidential republic. Language English, Paluan. Population 20 thousand people. For Russian citizens, a visa is issued upon arrival (stamped into the passport) for a period of 30 days. Import of seeds, plants, meat and dairy products requires permission from the Palauan Ministry of Agriculture. The climate is tropical, with a rainy season from May to November. The flight will cost about 30,000 rubles.
Northern Mariana Islands
Consists of 14 volcanic islands. They are US territory. Languages English and local. Population 86 thousand people. Russian citizens require a US visa. The climate is tropical, trade wind-monsoon type. Dry season from December to June, rainy season from July to October. Typhoons occur from August to November. The soil is suitable for farming.
Pohnpei Island
Federated States of Micronesia
Consists of 607 small islands and atolls, of which 65 are inhabited. Republic, free association with the United States. English language. Population 107 thousand people. For citizens of the Russian Federation, visa-free entry for up to 30 days. The climate is equatorial. Precipitation ranges from 2250 mm to 3000-6000 mm. Typhoon season is from August to December. The soil is suitable for farming, but not everywhere.
Cook Islands
Consists of 15 islands and atolls, 3 of which are uninhabited. A constitutional monarchy. Free association with New Zealand. Languages local and English. Population 19 thousand people. For Russian citizens, visa-free entry for up to 31 days. The islands have a tropical maritime climate with a distinct rainy season from November to April and a dry season from May to October. The average annual precipitation is about 2000 mm. A flight from Moscow will cost approximately 40,000 rubles.
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Samoa
Consists of several islands. Parliamentary republic. Languages Samoan and English. Population 188 thousand people. For citizens of the Russian Federation, visa-free entry for up to 60 days. The climate is humid, tropical. The amount of precipitation on the plains is from 2000 mm and in the mountains up to 7000 mm per year. Relative humidity is 80%. A flight from Moscow will cost approximately 45,000 rubles.
The extinct volcano Kao, as seen from Tofua Island
Tonga
Consists of 172 islands and atolls. A constitutional monarchy. Languages Tongan, English. Population 120 thousand people. For citizens of the Russian Federation, a visa is issued upon arrival (stamp) for up to 31 days. The climate is tropical. The amount of precipitation is about 2500 mm. The soils on many islands are suitable for farming. The flight costs approximately 42,000 rubles.
Tuvalu
Consists of 5 atolls and 4 islands. Monarchy. Languages Tuvalu, English. Population 12 thousand people. For citizens of the Russian Federation, a visa is issued upon arrival for 1 month. The climate is tropical. The amount of precipitation is about 3000 mm per year. The wet season is from November to April, the dry season is from May to October. A flight from Moscow will cost approximately 44,000 rubles.
Bora Bora Island
French polynesia
Consists of a large number of islands and atolls. Overseas Society of France. Language French. Population 287 thousand people. Russian citizens need a French visa to enter. The climate is tropical. A flight from Moscow will cost about 50,000 rubles.
Philippines
Large island state. Consists of 7100 islands. Unitary presidential constitutional republic. Languages Pilipino, English. Population 101 million people. For Russian citizens, visa-free entry for a period of 21 days. The climate is tropical, monsoon. The northern regions of the country are often hit by typhoons and tsunamis are possible. The amount of precipitation per year ranges from 1000 to 4000 mm. The soil is suitable for farming. A flight from Moscow will cost approximately 16,000 rubles.
Island states are those countries that have no land borders—their territories are bordered only by water bodies. There are quite a lot of such countries in the world, however, they differ significantly. There are also peninsular countries - those that are on peninsulas. There are countries that are rightfully considered mainland, but their capitals are located on an island or islands - for example, Equatorial Guinea and Denmark. There are island states in Asia, Europe, and other parts of the world.
Great Britain on the world map
Island mentality
The fundamentally different positions of island countries and continental ones are felt in everything, from everyday life to political worldviews. If we evaluate the practical way of life, the difference is obvious. Residents of the continent are accustomed to the fact that if there is a shortage of any resources - gold, oil, gas, timber, human resources - they can always be borrowed from their neighbors (both with and without their consent). Islanders think differently. All they have is an island. The smaller it is, the stronger the difference in mentalities is felt. Their world is more fragile, and at the same time more connected, related.
They say that every islander carries an island with him - in his soul and in his thoughts. This is partly true. Limited territories meant that there were virtually no widespread large dynasties on the islands that would rule and own the lands from generation to generation. The island has a more communal way of life, much of which depends on the collective subconscious.
Small island countries in the Caribbean
Many island countries are located in the Caribbean, among them well-known countries and Cuba. Very interesting from a tourism point of view, and practically unclaimed by a wide flow of migrants.
Cuba remains one of the few socialist states. This country was once called the Island of Freedom, but today few people like the version of freedom that is adopted in Cuba. The quality of education here is frankly low, but the medicine is the best, as the Cubans say. Due to its territorial proximity, Cuba constantly sends its own doctors to third world countries.
Most of the local population works for the benefit of the state, officials earn about 20 dollars in one month, and children are given milk for free. At the same time, it is a closed country with an area of just over 100,000 km2. with its own way of life, which is difficult for a European or Russian to understand.
Among island states, New Zealand stands apart. Today it is called one of the most promising countries - it is attractive in terms of living standards, social development and economic conditions. Incomes among the population are slightly lower than in Australia, Sweden and Canada, but New Zealand has the best environment. The distance from Europe and the continent played a role in the formation of society and way of life - everything here is not the same as in Europe. The environmental situation is more than favorable - it’s not for nothing that New Zealand is called the greenest state in the world.
The Philippines stands out very strongly among the island states. There are practically no direct flights with this state, and rare tourists travel to those parts. There are too many prejudices - bad beaches, long flights, lack of exotic things. The last one is most surprising.
In fact, historically, instead of preserving its own history and culture, the Philippines absorbed the traditions brought by foreigners, and the result was a symbiosis of several European countries. Of course, the jungle and palm trees create the feeling of a resort area, but there is no internal, genuine exoticism.
Davao is a city in the Philippines
Unique ceremonies and rituals have replaced traditional Catholic services; national clothing is not here and is unlikely to appear; the entire population wears T-shirts and Bermuda shorts. Even in culinary tastes, Filipinos differ from other islanders - they mostly eat meat here. It will not be easy for raw foodists and vegans here - almost all local vegetables and fruits are brought from other countries, they are expensive and do not have bright flavors. And the local cuisine is based on meat-eaters.
Papua New Guinea is one of the most exotic islands
There are island countries in Oceania - the independent state of Papua New Guinea. Its coastline is washed by four seas, and its land border is only with Indonesia.
Unlike many island countries, Papua New Guinea carefully preserves its traditions - even those that seem very, very strange to people from the mainland. For example, for many decades, the ritual of burying the dead by smoking has been preserved, after which the mummy is hung in a cage on a rock - according to local traditions, all the dead become guardians of villages and tribes.
There is practically virgin jungle here, inhabited by various tribes of natives. More than a thousand tribes live here - they speak different languages and are not always able to understand each other.Indonesia
Indonesia occupies about 2,000,000 km2 - among the island countries it is the largest. This country is popular both among tourists and among travelers who like to spend the winter in warm climates. Here two oceans meet and exotic landscapes are everywhere; the local population sacredly preserves their own ancient traditions.
Bali island in Indonesia
On the other hand, Indonesia is located on many islands - they are exotic, remote from each other and most of them have not been trodden by humans. Stunning landscapes and impassable thickets, ancient civilizations. Indonesia, like other archipelagos, has its own charm - for example, there are more than 15,000 islands, large and small, of which about a thousand are permanently inhabited. Most of the territory is mountainous.
Tourists go to Indonesia in order to plunge into the atmosphere of Asia, explore its features, and also to fully enjoy Asian exoticism - extraordinary fauna and flora, stunning landscapes and unique culture.
Madagascar is considered to be another large island country. More than twenty different nationalities live here, ancient cults of ancestors are practiced, there are many protected areas and excellent tourist infrastructure, which never ceases to delight travelers.
Small island states
There are a large number of island states that are practically unknown to the general public. This list includes states such as:
Antigua and Barbuda is a place with fabulous nature, practically untouched by civilization, and belongs to the archipelago of the Antilles (small) islands.
- Aruba is a small Caribbean island dotted with sandy beaches and clear waters.
- The Bahamas, which attract underwater sports and fishing enthusiasts from all over the world.
- Barbados with its fine coral sand and stunning beaches.
- Bahrain is one of the most developed and progressive countries in the Gulf.
- Muslim Brunei, where the great Sultan lives.
- Vanuatu, which is called the land of happiness.
- Dominica and the Dominican Republic - tourists usually confuse them, and this is no wonder - they have similar names and a similar form of structure.
Island countries in Europe
Green, hilly Ireland, which has been famous for its natural resources for many centuries. Plains strewn with clover, gloomy rocks and the ocean, which in these parts is very gentle. Ireland is part of Great Britain, as are England, Scotland and Wales.
Iceland, which is sometimes called the state of volcanoes, sheep and oceans. A small state whose population does not exceed the population of a provincial Russian city. Iceland is famous for its magical, amazing landscapes - and it's not just because of their undeniable beauty. Rivers and lakes, volcanoes and geysers, green hills and friendly people - that’s all that catches your eye at first glance.
Despite all its originality, Iceland is one of the most modern countries in terms of energy development. There are no thermal stations here, and almost every river has its own hydroelectric power station.
beautiful scenery of Iceland
Cozy Cyprus, which is located in the Mediterranean Sea and has become a favorite place to live for rich Europeans - people come here to spend their old age in style, enjoy the sea and excellent cuisine.
The island of Malta will surprise guests with the lack of fresh water on the island - almost all the water necessary to support people’s lives is obtained using desalination plants.
Another interesting state in Europe is the Faroe Islands. The harsh northern nature and beautiful mountain landscapes will not leave any of the travelers who have been there indifferent.
Faroe islands
Many countries, for example, Spain, are not only the mainland, but also islands - in this case, the famous Ibiza, Tenerife, Mallorca, etc. However, there are countries that are entirely located exclusively on islands. Currently, among the 194 independent states of the world, 47 are island states. In principle, Australia can also be counted among them. Although this country is located on a continent, it has no land borders, and this is typical for island states. Many of these countries can offer luxurious holiday conditions and magnificent views. 13 of the most beautiful island states in the world are presented to you.
Singapore
Singapore is one of the richest island countries in the world. The city-state is located on an island near the southern end of the Malay Peninsula, which is only about 720 square kilometers in area, making Singapore one of the smallest countries in Southeast Asia. The beauty of this country lies not so much in the natural formations, but in the amazing buildings, unusual designs and Asian charm.
Jamaica
The name of this country and island comes from a corruption of the Indian word “haimaka”, which literally means “island of springs”. Indeed, the island has many small but very picturesque rivers and streams. And the island in the Caribbean Sea has wonderful hills, coral sand beaches, high mountains and dense forests, occupying a fifth of the island. 
Seychelles
Seychelles is a beautiful archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean with the most beautiful beaches and gorgeous exotic nature. It's no wonder that the Seychelles is so popular among tourists all over the world! 
Mauritius
The state of Mauritius is located in the Indian Ocean, in East Africa. The republic includes two large islands, Mauritius and Rodrigues, as well as the Cargados-Carajos archipelago, the Agalega Islands and many small islets. The nature of Mauritius is good: the shores are fringed with coral reefs, sugar cane plantations sway in picturesque valleys, plateaus and mountains are cut by hundreds of small rivers, waterfalls thunder in the jungle, and the craters of extinct volcanoes emit a thin smoke. 
Iceland
We are transported from the warm islands to the northern Atlantic islands. Iceland is an intriguing and fascinating country, and it is located on a large island of the same name and small islands around it. By the way, Iceland is the largest island of volcanic origin, and some volcanoes periodically erupt lava, breaking through ice crusts. 
Japan
The fourth largest island state by area is one of the most distinctive countries in the world. Here the West meets the East, giving birth to an amazing culture. Japanese cities are entire multi-layered anthills, and Japanese nature, especially cherry blossoms, has inspired many poets and writers. Japan is covered with a dense network of short, deep rivers, there are many quiet lakes, and probably everyone has heard about Mount Fuji. 
Fiji
This amazing country in the South Pacific is very popular with surfers all over the world for its gorgeous waves and luxurious beaches. Fiji is made up of 332 volcanic and coral islets covered with mangroves, tropical rainforests and savannas. 
Saint Lucia
This state is one of the smallest among the islands: its area is only 620 km². The island in the Caribbean was discovered by Columbus in 1502 on St. Lucia's Day - hence the name. True, the picturesque island was inhabited by warlike Carib Indians, so at first it was not possible to resettle Europeans there. Today, the official language of the state is English, although Patois is spoken among a significant part of the population. 
Palau
Palau is even smaller than Saint Lucia. This state is located in the east of the Philippines, in the waters of the Pacific Ocean, on a scattering of small atolls formed on the tops of underwater volcanoes. The underwater world off the coast of Palau is so good that it has even been declared an underwater wonder of the world; the gardens and forests of the islands are thickets of orchids and exotic flowers, and the lakes are home to millions of jellyfish. 
Madagascar
Let's jump from one of the smallest island states to the second largest - Madagascar. The island in the Indian Ocean, south of the African continent, is home to 5% of all animal and plant species on this planet, of which more than 80% are endemic. 
Cuba
A charming island with a storied history, it boasts white sandy beaches, blue waters and the best coral reefs in the world, and Cuban culture is amazingly interesting and colorful. Viva la Cuba! 
Kiribati
Most likely, you have never heard of this state. But in vain, because this is one of the most beautiful island countries in the world. The state located in the Pacific Ocean is located on 33 atolls, twenty of which are uninhabited. There are only 100 thousand people living in the entire country - Tungar and Banaba aborigines who speak their own language, Kiribati. 
Maldives
The area of this state is only 298 sq.m., but it is known throughout the world for its expensive exclusive resorts with a high level of service. Islands in the heart of the Indian Ocean are often chosen by newlyweds for their honeymoon - it’s so romantic there! 